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High school student charged with bringing firearm to school in Freeport
Nassau police say a teenager was charged with bringing a firearm to Freeport High School.The school principal was initially notified about a photo of a student holding what appeared to be a gun inside a bathroom in the school.Police were notified and following an investigation, the student was arrested and charged with criminal possession of…
Grand jury indicts Daniel Penny in chokehold death of New York City subway rider Jordan Neely
NEW YORK (AP) — A man charged with manslaughter for putting an agitated New York City subway rider in a fatal chokehold has been indicted by a grand jury, an expected procedural step that will allow the criminal case to continue. Daniel Penny was charged by Manhattan prosecutors last month in the May 1 death…
It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. Not doing so could cost you
NEW YORK (AP) — After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on student loan payments will end soon. Student loan interest will start accruing on September 1 and payments are starting in October. It might seem tempting to just keep not making payments, but the consequences can be severe, including a hit to your credit score…
Golden Knights blast Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to capture first Stanley Cup title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights games have always been as flashy as any show on the Las Vegas Strip, the sword-fighting mascot taking the ice before what seems like a legion of players marching out through the mirrored entrance into the roar of the crowd. If this team was ever going to win the…
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents at Florida estate
MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump became the first former president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts that he hoarded classified documents and refused government demands to give them back. The history-making arraignment, centering on charges that Trump mishandled government…
The Beatles are releasing their ‘final’ record. AI helped make it possible
LONDON (AP) — Artificial intelligence has been used to extract John Lennon’s voice from an old demo to create “the last Beatles record,” decades after the band broke up, Paul McCartney said Tuesday. McCartney, 80, told the BBC that the technology was used to separate the Beatles’ voices from background sounds during the making of…
New York Rangers hire Peter Laviolette as coach to replace Gerard Gallant
(AP) The team announced the selection of Laviolette on Tuesday, putting the U.S.-born leader in NHL coaching victories in charge at a time of great expectations, with the Original Six franchise firmly in win-now mode. “With Peter’s extensive experience as a head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as the success his teams…
Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat
DENVER (AP) — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the NBA championship trophy. Those scenes that, for almost a half-century, seemed impossible, then more recently started feeling inevitable, finally turned into reality Monday night. The Nuggets outlasted the Miami Heat 94-89 in an ugly, frantic Game 5 that did nothing…
Daniel Murphy leaves Ducks for Angels
Former Met Daniel Murphy who was playing with the Long Island Ducks this season had his contract purchased by the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. He’ll be assigned to the Angels Triple-A team. Murphy last played in the majors in 2020 with the Rockies. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Trump arrives in Florida as history-making court appearance approaches in classified documents case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of a history-making federal court appearance on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department’s efforts to get them back. Trump’s Tuesday afternoon appearance in Miami will mark his second time since April facing a judge…
New York City police commissioner, first woman to lead department, resigns after 18 months
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, the first woman to hold the position, is stepping down after 18 months on the job. Sewell, who was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, announced the resignation in an email to department staff Monday afternoon. “While my time here will come to a close,…
Suspect wanted for stabbing three men in Bay Shore
A suspect is wanted for stabbing three men in a Bay Shore parking lot early Sunday morning.Police say officers responded to a call reporting a fight in the parking lot just before 2 a.m.The three were taken to a hospital to be treated for their injuries and are expected to be OK.Authorities say the suspect…